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Yes once the specification is followed.
There is a very small chance of Barn Owls preying on Bats, so it would be better not to place a Bat box close to a Barn Owl box.
Bat boxes can be attached to buildings other than masonry monuments, e.g. a castle. You should avoid placing them near artificial lights.
For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments. You can find them by clicking here.
Provides roost sites for a range of Bat species.
4. Bat boxes can be purchased through retailers or can be made. Box plans can be downloaded from appropriate CP websites or from your farm advisor. See design measurements and specifications in Figure 1. from the below link with instructions on how to build your own bat box.
For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments. You can find them by clicking here.
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Don’t locate near a Barn Owl Box.
Make sure cats and other predators cannot gain access.
Locate the bat box in a shady place. Sunlight could cause it to dangerously overheat during the day.
Good Locations:
Poor Locations:
